Japan’s Ambassador to Barbados, Kayoko Fukushima, is satisfied that the relationship between her country and Barbados has been deepened as a result of several achievements during her tour of duty.
Ambassador Fukushima was paying a farewell call to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, at Ilaro Court, earlier today, and reflected on her accomplishments, which included helping the fisheries sector to rebuild after Hurricane Beryl.
The two officials also spoke at length about boosting tourism arrivals; Japan’s collaboration with CARICOM countries in strategic areas such as renewable energy; and support for the Bridgetown Initiative, among other areas of bilateral engagement.
“It is so sad to see you go, but I hope that you will always keep Barbados in your heart and that you will return on vacation when you have a chance so that you can rekindle many of the friendships that you have made while here. People speak very fondly of you and that is a good thing…,” Ms. Mottley said.
Ambassador Fukushima thanked Prime Minister Mottley for the kind sentiments and said she looked forward to spending more time with her family and enjoying her hobbies during retirement.
Barbados and Japan established diplomatic ties on August 29, 1967. (PR/GIS)
